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HOOTERS

17 S ATLANTIC BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.767.0669

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1617988
Grade history
JUN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall above hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bar area- spray bottle of degreaser/cleaner on top of single service- to go containers- employee removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a black watch, after instructed, employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In kitchen, thawed mahi in reduced oxygen package. Operator stated thawed overnight. Operator discarded fish.
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In kitchen, thawed mahi in reduced oxygen package. Operator stated thawed overnight. Operator discarded fish. See stop sale
Basic/06-09-1
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on wall above hand wash sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can at cook line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor inside beverage walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw portioned shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored directly above portioned RTE corn chips. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed containers at stove top - cooked onions (120F - Hot Holding); cooked mushrooms (127F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator turned stove temperature up.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects not landing, next to soda fountain in server station.
High priority/35A-02-6
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor beneath soda fountain at server station.
Basic/36-22-4
May 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles containing unknown pink and purple solutions stored at bar. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed flour stored inside to go bag at cook line. Operator stored flour in food grade bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with unknown substance stored at bar. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of water bottles stored on floor at bar. Operator removed and properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water and broken glass inside reach in chest coolers at bar. Operator removed.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site

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